Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President and flag bearer of the New Patriotic Celebration 2028, has criticized the federal government, saying assaults on freedom of speech and democratic rights have elevated underneath the present Nationwide Democratic Congress authorities.
In an announcement issued in Accra on Wednesday, Could 13, Dr Bawumia claimed that NPP officers, activists and supporters have been topic to intimidation, arrest and detention for the reason that NDC returned to energy in January 2025.
He maintained that the sample of motion being taken towards the rebels posed a risk to Ghana’s democratic progress.
“I’ve noticed with nice concern the never-ending assaults by this NDC authorities on the elemental rights of New Patriotic Celebration officers, activists and supporters throughout the nation,” he stated.
He stated “assaults, arrests, detentions and unconscionable bail situations” had been a everlasting characteristic of the present regime.
Dr Bawumia particularly talked about the arrest and subsequent launch of David Essando over his feedback on social media concerning the return of Damsor, in addition to the detention of Kwame Baffour Abronye.
He claimed that such actions had been geared toward silencing dissenting voices and intimidating opposition members.
“These actions undermine freedom of speech and set again democracy in Ghana,” he stated, decrying what he known as “unwarranted cooperation between the chief department, nationwide investigative companies, and a few components throughout the judiciary.”
The previous Vice President additional known as on NPP supporters to stay resolute regardless of the alleged intimidation and proceed to take part in democratic accountability.
“I urge all patriots throughout the nation to refuse to provide in to intimidation and stay resolute as we proceed our nationwide obligation to carry our governments accountable to their guarantees,” he stated.
He added that Ghana’s democracy was hard-won and shouldn’t be undermined by “those that are quickly in energy in the present day”.
